Come 2030, there will be 200,000 jobs in all in Malaysia’s green technology sector. An ambitious goal, yes. A worthy one too. To make it happen, the government will invest RM180 billion as part of its Green Technology Master Plan (GTMP). “The GTMP lays the foundation for a holistic shift…
If we needed any more proof that solar power is the way to go, here it comes: solar energy is now officially the cheapest form of electricity in 58 low-income countries. According to fresh data from Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF), solar power is able to do better than coal and natural…
If we are to wean ourselves off fossil fuels, the main drivers of environmental pollution and climate change, we will need to rely increasingly on sources of clean energy. Wind power is such a source, and an infinitely renewable one at that. By harnessing the power of winds, turbines can…
by She Mei Tan Is it possible to build a house using entirely natural and recycled material? Can a rainwater harvesting system supply sufficient water for an entire household? Can a solar panel truly, significantly reduce our dependency on fossil fuel for electricity? Can we survive the heat in Malaysia…
In a display of well-planned corporate social responsibility, Malaysian sustainable construction firm Green Eco Builder has offered a free solar power setup to a community building. Applications closed in mid-August for a clever corporate social responsibility initiative in which a large solar panel system will be installed for free atop…